Nuclear weapon
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
With the American president’s plan to target the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure rather than the IRGC or nuclear sites, his principal objective has become dismantling its leadership
The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran - opinion
INSS: Israelis as concerned about violence between social groups as Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report
Israeli officials warn US-Saudi deal could lead to nuclear weapons, discourage Israel normalization
Critics are concerned that the deal, through which US companies would help Saudi Arabia build civilian nuclear energy plants, could allow Saudi Arabia to eventually develop nuclear weapons.
Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication
The case of Youlin Chen, reported here for the first time, adds an irritant to the tense relationship between the nuclear-armed rivals as Trump seeks to keep the relationship steady.
Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war
Initially, the US undertook limited targeted counterstrikes at Iranian assets around Hormuz to convince Iran to back down.
Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel - analysis
"[Israel] may even use a nuclear bomb. But first it will be surprised by the attack and descend into chaos," Yahya Sinwar wrote in a leaked letter.
Hamas documents reveal: Sinwar expected Israel to use nuclear weapons in response to October 7
Despite concern that Israel using nuclear weapons in response to an invasion was a real risk, Sinwar "did not abandon his messianic vision and emphasized that it would be a 'battle of life or death."
Iran rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites, satellite imagery shows - report
While CNN reported that repair efforts were identified at sites in Iran's Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain, imagery of sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz did not indicate any restoration efforts.
US says China gave only hours' notice before submarine missile test
"The test occurred amid China’s rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup and is of great concern to the region," the official added.
Kim Jong Un inspects missile tests aboard North Korean destroyer Kang Kon
Test included checks of target-detection and information-processing capabilities, integrated firepower systems, naval guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare equipment.
Why on Earth would Trump endorse Iran's ballistic missile program? - comment
Trump’s comments backing Iran’s ballistic missile program have sparked concern, with critics warning they could undermine key security gains from recent regional conflict.
'Iranians have no problem lying': Israeli expert on Tehran's nuclear program says amid coming deal
"The nuclear issue, they did not deal with it. Regime change, obviously not. Missiles, obviously not. The proxies, obviously not. They are not included in the agreement," Vilan said.
